Softcourse is a course format for Moodle that displays sections with only an image and an optional text on the course homepage.

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Softcourse is a [[Course formats|course format]] for Moodle. This course format displays sections with an image and an optional text if added in the section summary.

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With this design, this course format goal is to present the course quickly with just the main information about the sections (title of the section). Users don’t see the details of the section, For instance, [[Resources|resources]] or [[Activities|activities]]. So, this course format is rather recommended for a linear course or any course where it isn't important to quickly see the [[Resources|resources]]/[[Activities|activities]].

[[File:Screenshot-softcourse-mood.png|800px]]

[[File:Screenshot-softcourse-mood.png|800px]]

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==Credit==

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Softcourse is a course format for Moodle developed by [https://pimenko.com/ Pimenko].

==Required version of Moodle==

==Required version of Moodle==

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This version works with Moodle version 2018050800 and above within the 3.5 branch until the next release.

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This version works with Moodle branches 3.5 and higher.

==Installation==

==Installation==

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1. Ensure you have the version of Moodle as stated above in 'Required version of Moodle'. This is essential as the

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* Ensure you have the version of Moodle as stated above in 'Required version of Moodle'. This is essential as the format relies on underlying core code that is out of our control.

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format relies on underlying core code that is out of our control.

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* Put Moodle in [[Maintenance mode]] so that there are no users using it besides you (as the administrator) - if you have not already done so.

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2. Put Moodle in 'Maintenance Mode' (docs.moodle.org/en/admin/setting/maintenancemode) so that there are no

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* Copy 'softcourse' to '/course/format/' if you have not already done so, or use Github repository (https://github.com/DigiDago/moodle-format_softcourse)

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users using it bar you as the administrator - if you have not already done so.

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* Login as an administrator and follow the standard procedure for [[Installing plugins]]. If needed, go to 'Site administration' -> 'Notifications' if this does not happen.

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3. Copy 'softcourse' to '/course/format/' if you have not already done so or use github repository (https://github.com/DigiDago/moodle-format_softcourse)

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* Put Moodle out of [[Maintenance mode]].

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4. Login as an administrator and follow standard the 'plugin' update notification. If needed, go to

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'Site administration' -> 'Notifications' if this does not happen.

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5. Put Moodle out of Maintenance Mode.

==Overview==

==Overview==

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==Usage==

==Usage==

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The main particularity of this course format is to display only the title of a section and hide all activities and resources on the course homepage.

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The main particularity of this course format is to display only the title of a section and hide all [[Resources|resources]] and [[Activities|activities]]. on the [[Course homepage|course homepage]].

[[File:0-moodle-softcourse-presentation.png|800px]]

[[File:0-moodle-softcourse-presentation.png|800px]]

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Here are some explanations to use Softcourse.

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Here are some explanations on how to use Softcourse.

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==== 1. We think is better to add a short description or/and an image to describe or introduce your course. ====

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==== 1. Describe your course ====

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You can use the first area at the top of the course homepage.

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We think it is better to add a short description or/and an image to describe or introduce your course. You can use the first area at the top of the [[Course homepage|course homepage]].

[[File:1-moodle-softcourse-course-description.png|800px]]

[[File:1-moodle-softcourse-course-description.png|800px]]

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''How add a description to introduce your course ?''

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''How to add a description to introduce your course ?''

Click on "edit settings" and go to the "course format" section. You can add your contents (image, text, video, sound) in the introduction area.

Click on "edit settings" and go to the "course format" section. You can add your contents (image, text, video, sound) in the introduction area.

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==== 2. Custom sections====

==== 2. Custom sections====

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As in all Moodle courses, you can add your own title for each section '''(1)'''. If you want to present a more visual course, you can use image to illustrate sections '''(2)'''.

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As in all Moodle courses, you can add your own title for each section '''(1)'''. If you want to present a more visual course, you can use images to illustrate sections '''(2)'''.

We recommend to use an image with 250px X 150px or a similar ratio.

We recommend to use an image with 250px X 150px or a similar ratio.

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''How add an image?''

''How add an image?''

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Use the "edit image" icon. You need to be teacher or more to change image. Use the "trash image icon" to delete image.

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Use the "edit image" icon. You need to have a [[Teacher role|teacher role]] or higher to change images. Use the "trash image icon" to delete an image.

[[File:5-image.png|800px]]

[[File:5-image.png|800px]]

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''How change title or summary of a section?''

''How change title or summary of a section?''

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Turn editing on and change content as usualy.

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[[Turn editing on|Turn editing on]] and change content as usualy.

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==== 3. Others features====

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==== 3. Other features====

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Some information are automatically display for learners : numbers of activities for each section, progress bar. This information are automatically display when you add activities and resources in your course and if you use achievement activity.

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Some information are automatically display for learners : numbers of activities for each section, progress bar. This information is automatically displayed when you add [[Activities|activities]] and [[Resources|resources]] in your course and if you use ]]Activity completion|activity completion]].

[[File:1-moodle-softcourse-cumstom-description.png|800px]]

[[File:1-moodle-softcourse-cumstom-description.png|800px]]

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==Others options==

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==Other options==

==== 1. Add a table of contents====

==== 1. Add a table of contents====

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To improve orientation of learners in your course pages, you can use your block "[[https://moodle.org/plugins/block_course_modulenavigation course module navigation ]]". With this block you can present a table of contents with all acivities and resources. So you can use this course format with Course Module navigation to display the summary of the course.

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To improve orientation of learners in your course pages, you can use the [https://moodle.org/plugins/block_course_modulenavigation Course Module navigation block]. With this block you can present a table of contents with all [[Activities|activities]] and [[Resources|resources]]. So, if you use this course format with the [https://moodle.org/plugins/block_course_modulenavigation Course Module navigation block], the learners can discover and see the course content on the pages.

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[[File:6-Course-format-mod-page-example.png|800px]]

==== 2. Option to hide all sections====

==== 2. Option to hide all sections====

If you wan to simplify your course homepage, you can display only the short description of the course. All sections can be hidden.

If you wan to simplify your course homepage, you can display only the short description of the course. All sections can be hidden.

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[[File:5-Option-all-section-after-0-hide.png|800px]]

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''How to hide all section ?''

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''How to hide all sections ?''

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Click on "edit settings" and go to the "course format" section. You can use the option "Hide the sections".

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Click on "edit settings" and go to the "course format" section. You can use the option to "Hide the sections".

[[File:4-hide-sections.png|800px]]

[[File:4-hide-sections.png|800px]]

==Feedback==

==Feedback==

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We would love to know if you like it, please let us know your [[https://pimenko.com/contact-mooc-elearning/ feedback]]

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We would love to know if you like it. Please let us know your [https://pimenko.com/contact-mooc-elearning/ feedback]

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==Credit==

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Softcourse is a course format for Moodle developed by [[https://pimenko.com/ Pimenko]]

Introduction

Softcourse is a course format for Moodle. This course format displays sections with an image and an optional text if added in the section summary.

With this design, this course format goal is to present the course quickly with just the main information about the sections (title of the section). Users don’t see the details of the section, For instance, resources or activities. So, this course format is rather recommended for a linear course or any course where it isn't important to quickly see the resources/activities.

1. Describe your course

We think it is better to add a short description or/and an image to describe or introduce your course. You can use the first area at the top of the course homepage.

How to add a description to introduce your course ?

Click on "edit settings" and go to the "course format" section. You can add your contents (image, text, video, sound) in the introduction area.

2. Custom sections

As in all Moodle courses, you can add your own title for each section (1). If you want to present a more visual course, you can use images to illustrate sections (2).
We recommend to use an image with 250px X 150px or a similar ratio.

You can edit the section "Summary" to add a description of the section (3). We recommend to use short text.

How add an image?

Use the "edit image" icon. You need to have a teacher role or higher to change images. Use the "trash image icon" to delete an image.

3. Other features

Some information are automatically display for learners : numbers of activities for each section, progress bar. This information is automatically displayed when you add activities and resources in your course and if you use ]]Activity completion|activity completion]].